North Shore Beach a short boat or car ride away: Shoreline

Who doesn’t love going to the beach in the summer? Shoreline residents don’t have to go far. They can easily get to North Shore Beach by boat or by car.

Weekends during the summer months find folks from all along the Shoreline gathered around a little stretch of sand just off Carr Drive. Some folks walk, some drive, but many come by boat and anchor out in the shallow water to swim, float, paddle, picnic or just hang out.

Beach Remedy

On a recent Saturday, Karl and Jackie Boehm of Clipper Estates visited the beach in their bright yellow Hydra Sports along with their neighbor, Mike Parks, in his boat, “Remedy”. “We enjoy hanging out at North Shore Beach,” Karl says, “but beware of the lake bottom, one of my nephews cut his toe on a metal object in the water and had to get three stitches.”

If you’re concerned about water quality, North Shore Beach is one of 10 sites around the lake where water quality is monitored weekly according to EPA approved standards. Results are reported regularly on the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation’s “Save Our Lake” website.

According to a past edition of the North Shore Beach Association’s newsletter, the 8.4-acre public beach with just over 1,000 feet of water frontage was donated in the mid-1950’s by the Faciane family. In exchange, the St. Tammany Police Jury agreed to build a road for the North Shore Beach subdivision.

During the late 50’s and early 60’s, North Shore Beach was home to The Roof, a popular dining and dancing destination with a dance floor atop its flat roof overlooking the lake.

Today, the land adjacent to North Shore Beach is home to the North Shore Beach Volunteer Fire Hall, which, on certain nights, also happens to be a popular destination for dining and dancing. In addition to hosting community meetings, the hall may be rented out for various functions. Proceeds from rentals of the Fire Hall go to support maintenance and improvements at the community facility and grounds.

Hot Party Destination

On June 22, the Fire Hall hosted the Krewe of Bilge Summer Party. A steady breeze off the lake and ample shade trees made the summer heat bearable. The krewe feasted on barbecued chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs and all the accompaniments.

Dinner was followed by karaoke which offered a chance for the “shower singers” in the group to share their vocal stylings with the crowd. After his popular rendition of “My Way”, Lakeview Drive resident and Krewe of Bilge member Charlie Messina acquired back-up singers as he belted out “New York, New York”.

The rising of the Super Moon over the water at sunset provided the perfect ending to a super day.

On Aug. 10, the Fire Hall will host the Eden Isles Homeowners’ Association’s second annual Hawaiian Luau with music provided by Nightfall. Tickets are $10 in advance. For details, visit the EIHOA.org. In addition to the band, set ups and light appetizers will be furnished. Attendees may bring their own drinks and table snacks. Don your tropical attire and join your neighbors for the fun!